For most forms of computer work, he has a point. 16:9 at 27" isn't the same thing as 16:9 at 15.6". Browsers, word processors, CLIs, etc. run top-to-bottom, a

For most forms of computer work, he has a point. 16:9 at 27" isn't the same thing as 16:9 at 15.6". Browsers, word processors, CLIs, etc. run top-to-bottom, and can make you feel claustrophobic on the tiny 16:9 screens most laptops have.